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Hijab battle at Chembur college: Nine students take issue to high court
Updated On: 15 June, 2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Pupils contend that dress code is discriminatory, citing constitutional rights and religious freedom
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NG Acharya and DK Marathe College in Chembur. File pic
The issue of restricting the wearing of burqa, hijab, and niqab at Chembur’s NG Acharya and DK Marathe College has intensified as nine students take the matter to court. These second and third-year BSc students are challenging the college’s May 1 circular that bans wearing hijabs on campus.
The students argue that the dress code violates their rights to privacy, dignity, and religious freedom. Represented by advocate Altaf Khan, they claim the policy is discriminatory, allowing other religious symbols like pendants, bindis and religious threads, while banning hijabs. They believe this infringes upon their constitutional rights. “Imposing restrictions on wearing burqa, hijab, and niqab is discriminatory, illegal, and against the law,” said Advocate Altaf Khan. “They talk about decent attire—what’s more decent than a burqa, hijab, or niqab?”
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